Mystery Solved: Public Domain Day 2023
Happy Public Domain Day! Under U.S. copyright law, works published in 1927 will enter the public domain in the United States on …
Happy Pride!
Good morning readers, and happy Pride! Each year, queer folk and those who love us celebrate the month of June as pride …
Remembering Small Moments and Sweet Faces: African-American Children in Ohio Memory
If you’re a regular reader of the Ohio Memory blog, you’ll know that we strive to discuss a mix of topics, not …
Move Over, Dog Lovers: Cats in Ohio Memory
A few weeks ago, we gave a nod to the dogs of Ohio Memory. And why not? Nearly 40% of Ohio households …
Happy Halloween from Ohio Memory!
Calling all goblins, ghouls, witches, and werewolves– it’s spooky season! Whether you live for the bone-chilling fear of ambling through a haunted …
Garrett Morgan Saves the Day
What do gas masks and water tunnels have in common? That would be Garrett Morgan! On July 24, 1916, in an underground …
“There’s More to Life Than Being a Passenger:” Amelia Earhart’s Transatlantic Flight
On March 23, 1932, the North Canton Sun reported on an essay contest sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Aviation and the …
It’s a Dog’s Life: Dogs on Ohio Memory
Although there is accepted fossil evidence of domestic dogs dating back 14,000 years, scientists disagree about when domestication happened (some put the …
Pharmacist and Civil Rights Leader: The Life of Ella P. Stewart
In the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, March is designated as Women’s History Month, which serves as a time to celebrate …
Cheers to a Creative New Year!
Happy New Year! Our first blog post of 2021 features a publication in the State Library of Ohio’s collection that just entered …
